Best Practice Case Studies-Fracture of the Proximal Fifth Metatarsal

Fracture of the Proximal Fifth Metatarsal

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A 24-year-old soccer player suffered a painful pop in their left foot, leading to the diagnosis of a proximal fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture. Dr. Sagar Wagle discusses different fracture types, including pseudo Jones (avulsion), Jones, and stress fractures. Jones and stress fractures typically heal poorly due to limited vascular supply. Additional cases illustrate distinctions between fracture types and their healing trajectories. A previous case reveals avulsion fractures on both feet, with increased radiotracer uptake visible via bone scans. No established guidelines exist for follow-up radiographs due to potential compromised healing in these fractures.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 18

Topic Foot

Keywords

3rd Edition, CASE 18

3rd Edition

Foot

proximal fifth metatarsal

avulsion fracture

Jones fracture

stress fracture

healing trajectories